Grayson's 1st Day of School

Today was Grayson's 1st day of big boy 4 year old school. He was looking forward to going back after being out all summer. (so was mommy) I feel very blessed he was able to get into Wesley Methodist Preschool again. They pray before snack time, they go to chapel twice weekly and learn the traditional kid bible songs. You can't start 'em to early I always say. There are only 14 kids in his class with two teachers. Pretty good ratio! We took his picture when he woke up and then he took his own photo in the mirror. Why I don't know. The last photo is Grayson walking up the steps into the building. He didn't ask me to stay, there were no tears, just an "Okay mommy" when I told him I would pick him up before lunch. So grown up. Just like the song by Trace Atkins says; "These are some good times, your gonna want these back, your gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast, ... So take a good look around, you may not know it now, but these are some good times."

Anyone for Dinner and a ... Bath?

Lately Finley has insisted on feeding herself. Messy as it is, I have given in just to make her be quiet during our mealtimes. It is usually done without a shirt, which makes laundry much easier. She loves any type of noodles and sauce. After which always comes a bath.
Grayson has been teaching her new tricks lately, such as climbing onto the sofa, jumping into the beanbag and others. No sit down time around here!! It is nice to see them spend time together and see their relationship grow. She sometimes yells at him (mostly for taking a toy away) and sometimes he pushes her, but over all they get along very well.

Summer Fireworks at Carolina Beach

Every Thursday night at 9 pm during the summer, Carolina Beach has fireworks at the boardwalk. So tonight we took Grayson to see them. Finley stayed home with Nona and had some girl time. (Thanks Nona!)What a good time we had. Our wonderful next-door neighbors were there, Delaney and Kelsey, their parents and grandparents. After the fireworks Grayson wanted to go swimming of course. It didn't seem to bother him one bit that you couldn't see what was bumping into your legs under the water. It was a full moon, wonderful weather and lots of great waves. I think we have a beach boy in the making. He would have stayed all night, if we had brought enough drinks and snacks.

Water Conservation at It's Best!!!

As you can see from the photos, we are doing our part to conserve water (A two for one special). They have a ball in the bathtub and even have their own guard dog. She makes sure that no wet, naked kids get loose and go running down the hall.
"Let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:18